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A player who turns up for the biggest games, e.g. cup finals, title deciders etc. Other players can get labeled as players who only turn up against smaller teams.
Did you see Gareth Bale's performance in the 2018 Champions League final? Proper big game player.
The Gaffer
Jan 24, 2026
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